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52 | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | SEPTEMBER 2018 | TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) With the hot summer drawing to a close, we have to remember that we don't just "fall" into healthy habits – we have to make a conscious effort to establish them. Fall can be the perfect time of the year to start your weight loss journey, make a resolution, renew an old one, or jump start a resolution that might have fallen by the wayside. Do you have a goal for real weight loss success? One that is specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, timely and smart? TOPS weekly meetings offer programs about nutrition, exercise, wellness and more. Our chapter provides ongoing support and encouragement to members no matter where they are in their weight- loss journey. TOPS is a life saver! TOPS meetings are Thursdays at the South Clubhouse with weigh- ins from 9 to 9:50 am and meetings from 10 to 11 am. You may attend one meeting free of charge. Membership is affordable at $32 a year plus $3 a month for chapter dues which gives you six TOPS magazines a year and access to our TOPS website. Come and visit us! Best Losers of the Month are: Bernie Smith, Sandy Smith, Barbara Mowcomber, Carolee Matthews, and Carole Russell. Congratulations on your success! KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly) in good standing for the month are Yvonne Adams Alma Bolla, Marvine Cirar, Terry Foster, Carol Kreckow, Dorothy Monterville, and Rosalee Strong. Great job! Our chapter elected and installed the following officers for 2018- 2019: Leaders- Carolee Matthews and Renie Harrison, Co-Leader – Sandy Smith, Treasurer- Yvonne Adams, Secretary – Carole Russell. Lillie Brown and Bernie Smith will serve as Weight Recorder and Assistant Weight Recorder. A big thank you goes out to the officers and chairmen that served our chapter last year, you are so appreciated! Our TOPS Area Workshop is Sept. 8 at the Eagles Aerie, 466 E. La Cadena Drive, Riverside. Contact Rosalee for details. TOPS members from Sun Lakes will be attending the Fall Rally to be held September 22nd, at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, CA. The theme will be "TOPS 70th Birthday Party." Plan to come and party with us! Do you know that TOPS supports obesity research? TOPS has funded more that $8 million from member's donations in the clinical study and research into obesity and its causes with an eye toward safe, effective treatment. For information about TOPS, call Rosalee 845-9313.